Chicken Avocado Tartine

Pet peeves: we all have them, I know I could list plenty. For starters, let’s talk about cling film. I know it’s great for preserving food but trying to actually remove it from the box it can be so frustrating. Apparently using it is an art because almost every time I contend with it, it clings to itself, turns to a lumpy mess and then I have to resort to aluminum foil.

And secondly: throwing food in the bin, especially avocados which turn brown & slimy before I’ve had a chance to eat the whole thing. As much as I love all that creamy green goodness, I always feel pressure to eat & finish it as I slice into one…especially when I have an exceptionally ripe one on my hands. I’ve read various tips for storing & preserving avocado such as sprinkling it with lemon/lime juice or some kind of acidic agent once its been cut into. Personally, I stick to what I know best:

1) Tightly wrap the unused avocado in cling film (oh the irony), stone in tact, and refrigerate:

Attempt 1 & 2:

Third time lucky:

2) Include it in every subsequent meal once cut into:

Along with eating avocado with my eggs…

And adding it to my homemade burrito bowls…

I recently used it to make an, dare I say, epic lunch: Chicken Avocado Tartine…because “tartine” sound more gourmet than “open-faced sandwich”.

Whereas traditional chicken tartines are coated with lashings of mayonnaise, this version relies on avocado for its creaminess

Chicken Avocado Tartine

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken

1/3 ripe avocado

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

Salt & black pepper to taste

2 slices of bread, toasted

Method

Using a fork, mash the avocado lightly

Except for the bread, mix in the remaining ingredients. Combine well so the chicken is well-coated with avocado

Equally spread the chicken & avocado mixture on to each slice of toast & serve…or in my case, pack it up & eat at work

Avocado, till we meet again!

What’s your favorite way to eat avocado? I just sliced into a new one so I need more ideas…

Ahhh, oh my god, I HATE saran wrap (cling wrap) SO much. I refuse to buy it, use it, etc. Yup, just ends up wadded in a weird plasticky ball and refuses to stick to anything except itself. I gave up and just bought some good glass storage dishes with lids. Worth the cost to avoid the hours of frustration (and I used to have to work with it when I had a food service job–my coworkers would make fun of my saran wrap incompetence all the time ). Have you ever made avocado “mousse”? Blend it with some almond butter, agave nectar and cocoa powder. It sounds bizarre but is absolutely divine.

Hahah so glad you share my cling film sentiments- nuisance and a half! Those dishes sound like a much better alternative, and hey at least you’re doing your bit for the environment ! I’ve heard so much about the avocado mousse but yet to try it myself- my current avo is HUGE so I think I will definitely be giving it a try- thanks!

Hahaha that first comic thing is sooo so true… the angst I feel with plastic wrap is just the worst! And then when you throw a delicate avocado into the mix? Oh man, trouble. This recipe looks GOOD though, thanks for yet another winning idea for an avocado! I like them on sandwiches too, or part of a healthier cream sauce!

Haha OH cling wrap woes, don’t we all know them! That burrito bowl looks soo yummy! Drool! So my most favourite way to eat avocado is the way that my grandparents and dad have always eaten it and what I’ve grown up with. I’m not sure if it’s just a South African Indian thing ‘cos none of my friends from SA and elsewhere know of this method and they all think I’m crazy but promise me you’ll try it because it’s delicious! Maybe you even know of this method of yumminess ?! Ok so take half or one whole avocado…throw it into a bowl add a spalsh of milk and maybe 2 teaspoons of sugar (more or less if desired, depends on your preference) and mash it all together…make sure to leave it a ‘lil chunky as well…and add a ‘lil more milk if needed to get it to a semi-pudding consistency. Then you’re done…enjoy this avocado goodness! Mmmm!!!

Haha this doesn’t sound too crazy at all! Loads of people can vouch for avocado mousse so I don’t doubt this is equally tasty. The only thing I would add is perhaps some vanilla extract – thanks for the idea

I love this post.. I always feel pressured to finish my avocado within a day or two cuz I hate throwing them out. Love tartine.. I saw that first when eating at Le Pain Quiotidien. I love eating avocados in guacamole, of course, and in boiled egg sandwiches. i recently tried it with chickpeas and they were so good. Burrito bowl sounds lovely too.

Baha, oh clingfilm:/. I used to work in a sandwich shop where at the end of the day we had to cover aaall this leftover food with clingfilm. A couple of weeks into the job my boss decided I was not quite cut out to be the one to do this part of the job- cling film is too dang hard to get to grips with!
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I’m literally so bad at perserving avocado that sometimes I just give up and throw it away. I try to feed a lot to Kevin so that doesn’t happen. They’re expensive!! I love avocado on everything, but probably my fave is a grilled cheese with avocado!

Hey there! I just stumbled over here from Laura’s blog. I just read your About Me post and Wow! You look incredible, girl! Congratulations on losing it all AND keeping it off!

I discovered that handy little avocado trick a few months ago and it has changed.my.life! I had just about given up on buying avocados because like you said, it would always end up going bad on me before I could finish it…so glad I found a way to save them!

Avocado and eggs were truly meant to be together…and tomatoes! There’s nothing like an avocado and tomato sandwich! Mmm!

Ah welcome to my blog and thanks so much for your comment- really made me smile ! Avocado & eggs is the new PB & J haha! Totally checking out this Avo-fredo sauce…sounds so good, especially for jazzing up some tofu or grilled chicken/fish! Thank you!

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